Former prime minister Kim Campbell tweeted Tuesday that female TV broadcasters should avoid wearing clothes that show their arms.

Campbell wrote that women who wear sleeveless outfits while on TV “undermine” their own credibility.

I am struck by how many women on television news wear sleeveless dresses- often when sitting with suited men. I have always felt it was demeaning to the women and this suggests that I am right. Bare arms undermine credibility and gravitas! https://t.co/plBRrrtqKV

“I am struck by how many women on television news wear sleeveless dresses — often when sitting with suited men,” she explained. “I have always felt it was demeaning to the women and this suggests that I am right. Bare arms undermine credibility and gravitas!”

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The tweet came as a response to another article, which expressed the same viewpoint, and was shared by the organization, Informed Opinions.

Campbell’s remarks prompted criticism online, with many saying women’s abilities matter more than what they wear.

I think dismissing women because of their outfits undermines credibility and gravitas. Wouldn’t it be nice if credibility could be weighed by the content of one’s work rather than their apparel?

“I think dismissing women because of their outfits undermines credibility and gravitas,” one Twitter user named Rebecca Kepley responded. “Wouldn’t it be nice if credibility could be weighed by the content of one’s work rather than their apparel?”

They should be allowed the freedom of choice. If they choose to bare arms they should be able to. If someone finds this distracting, close your eyes and just use your ears 🙄

“I think people should dress how they are comfortable & what makes them feel confident,” Global Halifax reporter Natasha Pace wrote.

I don’t believe bare arms undermine credibility. Shouldn’t the audience be focusing on what is being said & not an outfit? I think people should dress how they are comfortable & what makes them feel confident. Women on tv are criticized every single day, wish it would stop.

Toronto-based CityTV reporter Ginella Massa also weighed in on the issue.

Maybe we should stop equating women’s intelligence/ability to do their job by what they’re wearing. I don’t care if her arms are covered or not – I care if she’s a good journalist (says the reporter who’s gotten lots of attention, good & bad, for what she’s chosen to wear on TV) https://t.co/70EPqUh1t4